Why is Uber hiring hackers?

That technology leaves room for potentially millions of underlying security issues, he said. In 2011, a team of researchers proved that by penetrating vehicle systems via Bluetooth and mobile data. Mr. Miller and Mr. Valasek have also previously hacked

Mr. Bean Is More of an Automotive Animal Than You'll Ever Be

The second incident occurred in 2011 when the McLaren caught fire after spinning out of control and plowing into a tree, thus triggering one of the largest insurance payouts in British history. Repairs to the nearly-totaled supercar took almost two

Revamp of Volkswagen's Phaeton Sedan to be delayed

order to compete with the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. He asked for a car that can be driven comfortably and that can also reach 300 km/h. The car, which is also taking on Audi's A8, began to be produced in 2002 and has seen no changes to its features since.

2016 Audi A8

When Audi's A8 made its debut with an optional W-12 engine and its aluminum space frame, we were dazzled. But the A8 took the long road in becoming a legitimate competitor for the full-size sedans from Mercedes-Benz and BMW. In its current generation,

2011 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro - Road Test

The new A8 is the sweetest, most sophisticated executive sedan Audi has ever produced. Audi is also calling it the sportiest A8 yet. At a glance, this may seem a little difficult to digest. It's hard to equate two-ton curb weights (specifically, 4436

2011 Audi A8

The 2011 A8 goes on sale this fall at a starting price of about $90,000. The A8 will be available here with just one engine when it launches: the long-lived direct-injection, 4.2-liter DOHC V-8. As installed in this third-generation A8, the V-8 gains

Starting next week, Charlie Miller, former security researcher for Twitter, and Chris Valasek, who worked at security firm IOActive, will join the ride-hailing company’s research team for self-driving technology and robotics, Reuters reported Friday. The decision highlights growing concerns among security experts over wireless security, as cars become increasingly connected and move toward driverless technology. “I think it goes without saying that if you don’t get security right, automated cars don’t get off the ground,” Woodrow Hartzog, a law professor at Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law and an affiliate scholar at Stanford Law School’s... A report from Verizon last November found that 14 car manufacturers accounted for 80 percent of the worldwide auto market, and each one has a connected-car strategy. Security experts say one remote hacking of an Uber vehicle could spell disaster for the ride-hailing company. The Advanced Technology Center is part of Uber's broader plan to focus on “research and development, primarily in the areas of mapping and vehicle safety and autonomy technology,” according to a company blog post in February. “I’ve been in security for more than 10 years, and I’ve worked on computers and phones. Source: www.csmonitor.com

Volkswagen AG will delay the launch of its new Phaeton model because the carmaker is looking to make better returns on the slow-selling luxury sedan with a lower production and material costs, according to a source familiar with the matter. Even if the less successful model is ready for its makeover production, the German car manufacturer has to pay three times the money on reworking the Phaeton than what it would cost to produce the mid-sized Passat sedan, as the same source has it.... IHS Automotive released that the $101,000 sedan has reached its lowest level in sales in more than a decade, having the top sales at more than 10,000 units sold in 2011. The Phaeton is a project of former Chairman Ferdinand Piech and it does not... Tim Urquhart, market researcher at HIS Automotive talked about the Phaeton , defining it as an answer to a question no one ever asked, and maybe no one asked for a reason – “Who wants a VW limousine. The car, which is also taking on Audi’s A8, began to be produced in 2002 and has seen no changes to its features since. Source: www.inautonews.com

The new A8 is the sweetest, most sophisticated executive sedan Audi has ever produced. Audi is also calling it the sportiest A8 yet. Basics: This is the fourth generation of Audi’s premium sedan. Like the other established players in this profitable game—BMW 7-series , Jaguar XJ , Lexus LS460 , Mercedes S-class —the latest big Audi has grown bigger. 8 inches, the wheelbase has stretched 1. 9 inches, overall length has increased 2. 9 (to 202. 2), width has expanded 2. 1 (to 76. 7), and the roofline sits at 57. 5, a 0. 6-inch increase. Audi’s extensive use of aluminum helps keep weight somewhat in check despite the standard all-wheel-drive system. the gains were achieved by adding Audi’s variable intake-valve-lift system and reducing internal friction. What this produced was a surprising 0-to-60-mph sprint in 5. 1 seconds and an equally vigorous quarter-mile in 13. 7 at 104 mph. That 0-to-60 time is quicker than even the previous-gen S8’s. That would be the 450- hp , V-10–powered S8. Equally remarkable, Audi’s powertrain troops have simultaneously achieved an increase in fuel-economy expectations. Source: www.caranddriver.com

2011 Audi A8

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2011 Audi A8

I had beamers before the A8. I sold it after 6 months and returned to BMW. The A8 was boring to drive. No room in the trunk. Lots of rattling noises, tires noise of all surfaces, uncomfortable seats despite all the possible settings and massage feature.

2013 Audi A8 3.0T matches 4.2 V8 fuel economy numbers

When Audi announced the 2013 A8 with the 3.0T V6, it didn't mention fuel economy numbers but did tout the 333-horsepower engine's "great efficiency." According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the V6 efficiency exactly matches that of ...

2011 Audi A8

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Audi Reveals 2013 A8 Hybrid

Audi reveals the latest version of their flagship sedan: the A8 Hybrid, set for a public debut at the Frankfurt Auto Show. Set for an official debut next month at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show, Audi has just released pictures and details of their upcoming ...

Scientists have created a winged pig, government officials in Hell have begun ordering snow plows and road salt, and the full-size 2011 Hyundai Equus luxury sedan toppled the BMW 7 Series and Audi A8 in J.D. Power and Associates’ Large Premium Car ...